Thinking of changing distributor with modern points to one with original. There are some rebuilt on eBay. They say rebuilt etc..how do I know it will work and would i be better off buying a rebuilt from an model A supplier? Thanks, just checking here first before i do something. dave
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Dave, unless you want a spare distributor, you could replace the modern points in the distributor you have, with original points. -
Dave, just remember that either way you go, replacing the distributor with another one will mean you will need to reset the timing on the distributor. Any time you loosen the cam screw, whether to replace the top plate with original style, or to check the connections between plates, the timing will need to be reset.
If you purchase a rebuilt distributor, it will need to be set up to work with your engine. No two engines have the drive gear installed the same, and that is what dictates the timing.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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Thinking I will do the same. We had a couple of A's at a camp ground I worked for. I was forever filing and setting the new style points.Originally posted by davew View PostComment
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Most of the listings I see on eBay have modern points. I checked Berts and Steve offers both. On eBay you don't need to send a core, but Berts and the better vendors will stand behind their parts. I would buy from a trusted vendor before going the eBay route.Comment
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Good reminder on the timing. Think I'll call Berts and see what he has. I can use the one i have as a spare.Comment
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Dave, if you set up the one you have for YOUR engine, you can swap the two out as you please because the drive gear in your engine won't change as long as you leave it in the engine. I know you've noticed that the drive tang is offset of center, this means it can only go in one way, it can't be replaced in your engine 180º out. So, set up your spare for your engine and play between the two. All it takes is unscrew the hold down screw and unscrew the shield cable and it comes out.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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Why, if I adjust points , make gap smaller by .002 do I have to adjust ignition timing, or do I ?04-08-2019, 09:32 AM -
I know that Ford made this about as simple as possible with the Model A, but I'm still pondering here after running the Roadster around town today.
I have to set the spark lever about 1/4th up towards retard or I get a knock if I put any kind of load on the engine. Other Model A's I've driven I could set the lever at full advance for general driving no problem.
Points set...03-26-2019, 09:04 PM -
I have run both original points and condenser setups as well as modern points and condensers mounted on the upper plate. I "think" the car sounds better at idle with original points. What is your preference.Original Points and Condenser28Condenser and Points mounted on the upper plate8Electronic Ignition of some sort105-20-2018, 01:48 PM -
Spark Timing, Set It and Forget It,
There are at least a couple ways to set the timing. You first must set the point gap, and I always set mine to .020" with the points setting on the highest part of the cam lobe. This remains the same whether you use the "A" cam or "B" cam. After the points gap is set, you can then push the spark lever all the way up,...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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There are at least a couple ways to set the timing. You first must set the point gap, and I always set mine to .020" with the points setting on the highest part of the cam lobe. This remains the same whether you use the "A" cam or "B" cam. After the points gap is set, you can then push the spark lever all the way up, which is where it should always be when starting the engine....You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Now, I know this has been discussed in reference to the FSI distributors and high compression heads, but I need to get just a bit more info on the stock distributor.
I now have in my possession a Snyders 6:1 high compression head and I think since I can't afford a Mitchell OD it will be the next step in the ever changing "Touring Tudor" named Wheezer.
As...12-09-2018, 11:27 PM -
For the first time n 15 years I have a timing hiccup in the blue coupe engine. Using a timing light the timing ( at full advance) is inconsistant by as much as 10 degrees. Could have been there all along, just dont know. Am considering for first time in 40 years of model a'ing installing an electronic timing device. Need input from you guys.
Option 1 is the FSI electronic Kit which...06-02-2019, 11:34 AM -
I'm going to set the timing as per Tom's post . It has got to the stage my car won't run sweet unless the advance /retard is in the last 3 clicks all the way retarded.(down) I'm thinking the timing needs reseting? I checked the working of the lever and it is working correctly as in all the way up just on one side of the slot all the way down just on the other side. Am I on the right track or is it...06-02-2017, 02:18 AM -
I have a new shaft, new bushings, new plates, new cam, new breaker point, new block, and this is what I have. Is this as good as they normally align up on the contacts? The points are adjusted to .020 assuming later will be close to .018. None the less they look the same at .018. The block is adjusted to make the best match contact to the point. Has anybody tried one of Bratton's machined distributor...03-12-2019, 02:07 AM -
Not long ago Wild Bill Williamson gave us a brainteaser regarding turns of the crank with a multi-cylinder motor. Engine timing is a brainteaser to many.
Let's start a thread and have opinions given about various timing issues.
For example,
1. Does it really matter anyway? Just what is it? Is it more than a pin shoved in a hole?
2. is there such a thing as too advanced...04-02-2018, 05:06 PM
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